European Judicial Training Network

Founded in 2000 by the Bordeaux Charter, EJTN is an international non-profit association governed by the provisions of Belgian law. EJTN brings together judicial training institutions from all EU Member States to pursue an aim of general European interest: developing and implementing training and exchange activities for members of the European judiciary. These activities cover both initial and continuous training, and are delivered in close cooperation with our Members, Associate Members, Observers and Partners.

EJTN develops training standards and curricula, coordinates judicial training exchanges and programmes, disseminates training expertise and promotes cooperation between EU judicial training institutions.

EJTN plays a vital role in promoting networking among its Members. It also serves as a platform where they can share experiences and exchange opinions in areas of joint interest, based on their common values. Furthermore, the Network gives particular importance to training the young members of the judiciary, as they are not only national, but also European justice practitioners.

EJTN takes a decentralised approach to planning and organising its activities. The Members provide the expertise needed to develop and deliver judicial training activities, whilst the support of the European Commission remains essential for strategic advice and funding. EJTN’s priorities are defined autonomously and in line with the principle of judicial independence, but those set by the EU institutions in judicial training are also taken into consideration. EJTN recognises and respects the unique capacities, missions and diverse needs of its Members, and is committed to ensuring that the Network’s activities are tailored to their requirements and priorities.